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Process/programProblemFix
CD burningCDs recorded using Windows XP are unreadable or are missing files or folders when read in Windows 95/98 or in an MP3 player.Update available from Windows Update.
Power managementPentium III and Athlon power management features are not supported, resulting in shorter-than-expected notebook battery life. Update available from Windows Update. See details for Pentium III and Athlon.
ShutdownDuring shutdown, the computer occasionally freezes when the screen displays a 'Saving your settings' message.Update available from Windows Update Product Catalog. (Look in Start, All Programs, Windows Update, choose Personalize Windows Update, and click Display the link to the Windows Update Catalog.)
AOL 6.xSome versions are incompatible with Windows XP. Upgrade to AOL 7.0 or to a compatible version of AOL 6.0x.
Ghost 2001Program is incompatible with Windows XP. Upgrade to Ghost 2002 ($50).1
McAfee VirusScan (through 5.21)Program is incompatible with Windows XP.For versions 4.5 through 5.21, download the application compatibility update from Windows Update (compatibility not verified by product manufacturer). Earlier versions must upgrade to version 6.0x ($40).1
Outlook ExpressFiles and Settings Transfer Wizard (for migrating to XP from an older Windows PC) loses account data or overwrites an existing account; or when run on the Windows 9x/Me PC, it corrupts the message store.Update available from Windows Update.
PowerQuest Drive Image Program is incompatible with Windows XP.Upgrade to Drive Image 5.0 ($50).1
PowerQuest PartitionMagicProgram is incompatible with Windows XP.Upgrade to PartitionMagic 7.0 ($50).1
QuickTime 5Program doesn't launch automatically to play associated clips embedded in Web pages.Download an IE 6 compatibility plug-in from Apple.
Remote AssistanceRemote Assistance fails when the system requesting help has more than one network connection (such as a network adapter and a modem) with Personal Firewall enabled.Update available from Windows Update.
Roxio Easy CD CreatorProgram is incompatible with Windows XP.For version 5.0 Platinum, download the free version 5.1 update from Roxio's Web site. For version 5.0 Basic, download the 90-day trial of 5.1 Platinum, and use it until the Free 5.1 Basic upgrade appears. For version 4.02, download Windows Update (compatibility not verified by product manufacturer).
Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2001Program is incompatible with Windows XP.Download the application compatibility update from Windows Update (compatibility not verified by product manufacturer) or upgrade to Norton AntiVirus 2002 ($30).1
Symantec WinFax Pro 10Program is incompatible with Windows XP.Upgrade to WinFax Pro 10.02 ($50).1
Windows MessengerVoice and video chat modes are incompatible with Internet Connection Sharing and/or ICS Firewall.None.
Windows MessengerAudio is marred by popping and echoing.Update available from Windows Update.
ZoneAlarm ProSome versions block all Internet access or cause the computer to reboot spontaneously. Update to version 2.6.357 or later by clicking the Configure button and then Check for Updates.

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